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Nemesis

The historical epic from the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith

podle Wilbur Smith, Tom Harper ...

A FIGHT FOR HONOUR. A QUEST FOR REVENGE.Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror. A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as the condemned are brought to the guillotine. Among them is Constance Courtney, Paul's mother. As he watches her brutal execution, he knows he must avoid the same fate and fulfil his promise to her - to survive, no matter what. He ... Přečtěte si více

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A FIGHT FOR HONOUR. A QUEST FOR REVENGE.Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror. A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as the condemned are brought to the guillotine. Among them is Constance Courtney, Paul's mother. As he watches her brutal execution, he knows he must avoid the same fate and fulfil his promise to her - to survive, no matter what. He
... Přečtěte si více
The God of Small Things

Winner of the Booker Prize

podle Arundhati Roy ...

‘They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.’This is the story of Rahel and Estha, twins growing up among the banana jam vats and peppercorns of their blind grandmother’s factory, and amid scenes of political turbulence in Kerala. Armed only with the innocence of youth, they fashion a ... Přečtěte si více

220,49 Kč

‘They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.’This is the story of Rahel and Estha, twins growing up among the banana jam vats and peppercorns of their blind grandmother’s factory, and amid scenes of political turbulence in Kerala. Armed only with the innocence of youth, they fashion a
... Přečtěte si více
Destined For War

Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?

podle Graham Allison ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER | NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR.From an eminent international security scholar, an urgent examination of the geopolitical conditions that could produce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China—and how it might be prevented.China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants. The reason is Thucydides’s Trap: when a rising power ... Přečtěte si více

215,49 Kč

NATIONAL BESTSELLER | NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR.From an eminent international security scholar, an urgent examination of the geopolitical conditions that could produce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China—and how it might be prevented.China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants. The reason is Thucydides’s Trap: when a rising power
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Annihilation of Caste

podle Dr B.R. Ambedkar ...

B.R. Ambedkar's Annihilation of Caste is one of the most important, yet neglected, works of political writing from India. Written in 1936, it is an audacious denunciation of Hinduism and its caste system. Ambedkar - a figure like W.E.B. Du Bois - offers a scholarly critique of Hindu scriptures, scriptures that sanction a rigidly hierarchical and iniquitous social system. The world's best-known ... Přečtěte si více

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B.R. Ambedkar's Annihilation of Caste is one of the most important, yet neglected, works of political writing from India. Written in 1936, it is an audacious denunciation of Hinduism and its caste system. Ambedkar - a figure like W.E.B. Du Bois - offers a scholarly critique of Hindu scriptures, scriptures that sanction a rigidly hierarchical and iniquitous social system. The world's best-known
... Přečtěte si více
Empireland

How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain

podle Sathnam Sanghera ...

**EMPIREWORLD IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOWWINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION*****THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The Times_________________________________________________... ... Přečtěte si více

260,39 Kč

**EMPIREWORLD IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOWWINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION*****THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The Times_________________________________________________...
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Shattered Lands

Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia

podle Sam Dalrymple ...

** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING FINALIST 2026A Best Book of the Year in the Financial Times, The Week, Spectator, BBC History Magazine, NPR, History Today, Waterstones and Daunts‘A sparkling debut by an outstanding young historian’ PETER FRANKOPAN'Remarkable … The prose is vivid, the storytelling cinematic' GUARDIANA histo... ... Přečtěte si více

417,79 Kč

** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING FINALIST 2026A Best Book of the Year in the Financial Times, The Week, Spectator, BBC History Magazine, NPR, History Today, Waterstones and Daunts‘A sparkling debut by an outstanding young historian’ PETER FRANKOPAN'Remarkable … The prose is vivid, the storytelling cinematic' GUARDIANA histo...
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Operation Grasshopper

Army Aviation in the Korean War

podle Dario Politella ...

Operation Grasshopper first published in 1958, is the little-known yet vital story of U.S. Army Aviation operations during the Korean conflict. In contrast to the Air Force, Army "Grasshopper" pilots flew light, unarmed planes (especially the Cessna L-19 'Bird Dog') and helicopters, to report on enemy troop movements and artillery positions, to perform rescue missions of fellow soldiers, and to ... Přečtěte si více

20,66 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

Operation Grasshopper first published in 1958, is the little-known yet vital story of U.S. Army Aviation operations during the Korean conflict. In contrast to the Air Force, Army "Grasshopper" pilots flew light, unarmed planes (especially the Cessna L-19 'Bird Dog') and helicopters, to report on enemy troop movements and artillery positions, to perform rescue missions of fellow soldiers, and to
... Přečtěte si více
Talking History

Romila Thapar in conversation with Ramin Jahanbegloo, with the participation of Neeladri Bhattacharya

podle Romila Thapar, Ramin Jahanbegloo, Neeladri Bhattacharya ...

In a series of candid conversations, Romila Thapar, a widely read, discussed, and cited historian of our times, muses on a range of issues that impact history writing in modern India. Apart from exploring Thaparâ€™s far-reaching influence as an authority on the history of early India, Talking History examines themes such as the function of a historian, the centrality of historical research and ... Přečtěte si více

826,79 Kč

In a series of candid conversations, Romila Thapar, a widely read, discussed, and cited historian of our times, muses on a range of issues that impact history writing in modern India. Apart from exploring Thaparâ€™s far-reaching influence as an authority on the history of early India, Talking History examines themes such as the function of a historian, the centrality of historical research and
... Přečtěte si více
Murarirao Ghorpade

The Accidental Catalyst Behind Robert Clive’s March Over India

podle Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta ...

So many of our country’s heroes from the past remain unsung. Murarirao Ghorpade is one such. He was a valiant warrior, an articulate statesman and a descendant of the Maratha clan, committed to Hindavi Swaraj.Murarirao independently built a strong and highly efficient military force. He established his reputation on being able to break the dreaded war tactic employed by the French Army—the French ... Přečtěte si více

85,52 Kč

So many of our country’s heroes from the past remain unsung. Murarirao Ghorpade is one such. He was a valiant warrior, an articulate statesman and a descendant of the Maratha clan, committed to Hindavi Swaraj.Murarirao independently built a strong and highly efficient military force. He established his reputation on being able to break the dreaded war tactic employed by the French Army—the French
... Přečtěte si více
Water and Energy Systems

Building for Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

Upravil: M. Dinesh Kumar, Yusuf Kabir ...

This book addresses how water supply systems can be planned, designed, and managed for sustainability by presenting unique approaches and methodologies in rural drinking water supply schemes. It synthesizes the outcomes and findings of research studies undertaken by the Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy (IRAP) and pilot projects undertaken by RCUES (Regional Centre for Urban Environmental ... Přečtěte si více

1 281,70 Kč

This book addresses how water supply systems can be planned, designed, and managed for sustainability by presenting unique approaches and methodologies in rural drinking water supply schemes. It synthesizes the outcomes and findings of research studies undertaken by the Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy (IRAP) and pilot projects undertaken by RCUES (Regional Centre for Urban Environmental
... Přečtěte si více
Renascent India

From Ram Mohan Roy to Mohandas Gandhi

podle H. C. E. Zacharias ...

Série série Routledge Revivals
First published in 1933 Renascent India aims to explain the how and why of the Indian problem and it really succeeds in explaining them, by marshalling all the relevant facts of hundred years from 1833-1932. The book represents inside knowledge and is written with real insight and sympathy from the Indian point of view. H. C. E. Zacharias makes available a mass of hitherto inaccessible material ... Přečtěte si více

891,53 Kč

First published in 1933 Renascent India aims to explain the how and why of the Indian problem and it really succeeds in explaining them, by marshalling all the relevant facts of hundred years from 1833-1932. The book represents inside knowledge and is written with real insight and sympathy from the Indian point of view. H. C. E. Zacharias makes available a mass of hitherto inaccessible material
... Přečtěte si více
27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III

podle Naim Tahir Baig ...

Book Description"A masterful analysis of the most dangerous nuclear confrontation of the 21st century." — Foreign AffairsOn February 27, 2019, Indian and Pakistani fighter jets engaged in aerial combat over Kashmir for 27 minutes—the first such encounter between nuclear-armed powers since the end of the Cold War. What began with a suicide bombing in Pulwama escalated to airstrikes on Pakistani ... Přečtěte si více

408,15 Kč

Book Description"A masterful analysis of the most dangerous nuclear confrontation of the 21st century." — Foreign AffairsOn February 27, 2019, Indian and Pakistani fighter jets engaged in aerial combat over Kashmir for 27 minutes—the first such encounter between nuclear-armed powers since the end of the Cold War. What began with a suicide bombing in Pulwama escalated to airstrikes on Pakistani
... Přečtěte si více
Mumbai Fables

podle Gyan Prakash ...

A sweeping cultural history of India’s largest cityA place of spectacle and ruin, Mumbai exemplifies the cosmopolitan metropolis. It is not just a big city but also a soaring vision of modern urban life. Millions from India and beyond, of different ethnicities, languages, and religions, have washed up on its shores, bringing with them their desires and ambitions. Mumbai Fables explores the mythic ... Přečtěte si více

455,79 Kč

A sweeping cultural history of India’s largest cityA place of spectacle and ruin, Mumbai exemplifies the cosmopolitan metropolis. It is not just a big city but also a soaring vision of modern urban life. Millions from India and beyond, of different ethnicities, languages, and religions, have washed up on its shores, bringing with them their desires and ambitions. Mumbai Fables explores the mythic
... Přečtěte si více
Famous Hindu Temples in Pakistan

podle Dr. Mahesh Bhaskar ...

It's about the famous Hindu Temples in Pakistan where both Hindus and Muslims pay homage. ... Přečtěte si více

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It's about the famous Hindu Temples in Pakistan where both Hindus and Muslims pay homage.
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The India Pakistan War of 1965

podle S N Prasad, U P Thapliyal ...

For the first time, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has made public the official records of the 1965 war with Pakistan. This book provides the detailed military history as per military records maintained by the History Division of the MoD. ... Přečtěte si více

173,55 Kč

For the first time, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has made public the official records of the 1965 war with Pakistan. This book provides the detailed military history as per military records maintained by the History Division of the MoD.
... Přečtěte si více
Origin and Growth of Satī in Early Medieval India

A Historical Investigation

podle G.C. Chauhan, Sachin Chahal, Mahesh Sharma (foreword) ...

Origin and Growth of Satī in Early Medieval India: A Historical Investigation explores the historical background and evolution of the Satī practice in early medieval India. The ancient custom of a widow immolating herself on her husband’s funeral pyre—known as Satī—has a complex and multifaceted history. Initially viewed as an expression of devotion and fidelity, the practice gradually transformed ... Přečtěte si více

243,99 Kč

Origin and Growth of Satī in Early Medieval India: A Historical Investigation explores the historical background and evolution of the Satī practice in early medieval India. The ancient custom of a widow immolating herself on her husband’s funeral pyre—known as Satī—has a complex and multifaceted history. Initially viewed as an expression of devotion and fidelity, the practice gradually transformed
... Přečtěte si více
Roses and Thorns Along The Way

podle Dr. Sapna Deb ...

It is said that Truth is stranger than fiction. This book of stories and the others following this, will prove this vehemently.This collection of mainly contemporary stories( NON-FICTION ), are either true accounts or inspired by true accounts. They will take you to a world where the Lines between reality and fantasy blur.They will take you to the unseen, OCCULT AND MYSTERIOUS world which exists ... Přečtěte si více

61,25 Kč

It is said that Truth is stranger than fiction. This book of stories and the others following this, will prove this vehemently.This collection of mainly contemporary stories( NON-FICTION ), are either true accounts or inspired by true accounts. They will take you to a world where the Lines between reality and fantasy blur.They will take you to the unseen, OCCULT AND MYSTERIOUS world which exists
... Přečtěte si více
Geschichte Indiens

podle IntroBooks Team ...

Wenn man sich die älteste Zivilisation in Indien ansieht, wird gesagt, dass dieses Land Teil einer dieser ältesten Zivilisationen war und diese ab dem späten 6500 v. Chr. Begann. Von einem Teil dieser vor 500.000 Jahren gab es viele dieser Angreifer, die tatsächlich besuchten, um ihren eigenen Herrschaftsplatz zu errichten, aber Indien und seine Religionen haben es immer geschafft, solche Probleme ... Přečtěte si více

81,47 Kč

Wenn man sich die älteste Zivilisation in Indien ansieht, wird gesagt, dass dieses Land Teil einer dieser ältesten Zivilisationen war und diese ab dem späten 6500 v. Chr. Begann. Von einem Teil dieser vor 500.000 Jahren gab es viele dieser Angreifer, die tatsächlich besuchten, um ihren eigenen Herrschaftsplatz zu errichten, aber Indien und seine Religionen haben es immer geschafft, solche Probleme
... Přečtěte si více
Religion and Empire in Portuguese India

Conversion, Resistance, and the Making of Goa

podle Ângela Barreto Xavier ...

Examines the colonization of Goa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and the durability of Portuguese rule.How did the colonization of Goa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries take place? How was it related to projects for the conversion of Goan colonial subjects to Catholicism? In Religion and Empire in Portuguese India, Ângela Barreto Xavier examines these questions through a ... Přečtěte si více

734,19 Kč

Examines the colonization of Goa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and the durability of Portuguese rule.How did the colonization of Goa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries take place? How was it related to projects for the conversion of Goan colonial subjects to Catholicism? In Religion and Empire in Portuguese India, Ângela Barreto Xavier examines these questions through a
... Přečtěte si více
The Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan

podle H. G. Keene ...

First published in 1887. Acording to the Preface: "The rise and meridian of the Moghul Empire have been related in Elphinstone's " History of India: the Hindu and Mahometan Period; " and a Special Study of the subject will Also be found in the " Sketch of the History of Hindustan" published by the present writer in 1885. Neither of those works, however, undertakes to give a detailed account of the ... Přečtěte si více

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First published in 1887. Acording to the Preface: "The rise and meridian of the Moghul Empire have been related in Elphinstone's " History of India: the Hindu and Mahometan Period; " and a Special Study of the subject will Also be found in the " Sketch of the History of Hindustan" published by the present writer in 1885. Neither of those works, however, undertakes to give a detailed account of the
... Přečtěte si více
India: What can it teach us?

podle F. Max Müller ...

First published in 1882, ‘India: What can it teach us?’ by F. Max Müller, a German-born philologist, and Orientalist, who lived and studied in Britain for most of his life. He was one of the founders of the western academic disciplines of Indian studies and religious studies. This is the kind of book that should be in the possession of all Indians and India-lovers, travelers to India, or those ... Přečtěte si více

20,21 Kč

First published in 1882, ‘India: What can it teach us?’ by F. Max Müller, a German-born philologist, and Orientalist, who lived and studied in Britain for most of his life. He was one of the founders of the western academic disciplines of Indian studies and religious studies. This is the kind of book that should be in the possession of all Indians and India-lovers, travelers to India, or those
... Přečtěte si více
Dethroned

The Downfall of India's Princely States

podle John Zubrzycki ...

On 25 July 1947, India's last Viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten, stood before the Chamber of Princes in New Delhi and prepared to deliver the most important speech of his career. He had just three weeks to convince more than 550 sovereign princely states--some the size of Britain, some so small that cartographers had trouble locating them--to become part of a free India. Once Britain's most faithful ... Přečtěte si více

523,59 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

On 25 July 1947, India's last Viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten, stood before the Chamber of Princes in New Delhi and prepared to deliver the most important speech of his career. He had just three weeks to convince more than 550 sovereign princely states--some the size of Britain, some so small that cartographers had trouble locating them--to become part of a free India. Once Britain's most faithful
... Přečtěte si více
Knowing Asia, Being Asian

Cosmopolitanism and Nationalism in Bengali Periodicals, 1860–1940

podle Sarvani Gooptu ...

This book studies the various representations of Asia in Bengali literary periodicals between the 1860s and 1940s. It looks at how these periodicals tried to analyse the political situation in Asia in the context of world politics and how Indian nationalistic ideas and associations impacted their vision.The volume highlights the influences of cosmopolitanism, universalism and nationalism which ... Přečtěte si více

1 253,83 Kč

This book studies the various representations of Asia in Bengali literary periodicals between the 1860s and 1940s. It looks at how these periodicals tried to analyse the political situation in Asia in the context of world politics and how Indian nationalistic ideas and associations impacted their vision.The volume highlights the influences of cosmopolitanism, universalism and nationalism which
... Přečtěte si více
Introduction to Indian Architecture

podle Bindia Thapar ...

Série série Periplus Asian Architecture Series
Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey.The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are beautifully ... Přečtěte si více

367,39 Kč

Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey.The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are beautifully
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Empireland

Shattered Lands

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Water and Energy Systems

Renascent India

27 Minutes That Nearly Started World War III

Mumbai Fables

Famous Hindu Temples in Pakistan

The India Pakistan War of 1965

Origin and Growth of Satī in Early Medieval India

Roses and Thorns Along The Way

Geschichte Indiens

Religion and Empire in Portuguese India

The Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan

India: What can it teach us?

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Knowing Asia, Being Asian

Introduction to Indian Architecture